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Dance the Night Away with the Best Barbie-Inspired Halloween Costumes of 2024

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One of Barbie's Halloween Costumes on a model on the left and on Margot Robbie on the right.
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Barbie may have made her big screen debut more than a year ago, but the iconic doll continues to be a hit when it comes to the best Halloween costumes. Whether you’re going for Margot Robbie’s fuchsia western ensemble from Greta Gerwig’s Barbie or simply want to dress in all-pink in honor of the Barbiecore trend that was everywhere last Halloween, we scoured the internet to find the best outfits to pay tribute to this American household name. (Don’t worry, we have options that bring the Kenergy, too.)

The Best Right Now

Who said looking cute and saving money were mutually exclusive? Here are the best deals on Barbie Halloween costumes that we've found at Amazon so far:

Whether your plans involve a soirée at the Dreamhouse or you end up at a Mojo Dojo Casa House party, we found the best Barbie-inspired Halloween costumes that will have you ready to “dance the night” away.

One of the most recognizable costumes from the Barbie film is Margot Robbie's Western outfit. This perfectly pink costume from Amazon is nearly identical to Robbie's, from the star-spangled bell bottoms to the pink paisley bandana.

You can even grab this matching kid's version to twin with your little one or go for Gosling’s black and white fringe ensemble for a couple’s costume worthy of the big screen. Giddy up, Barbies and Kens!

Margot Robbie Filming "Barbie" Rollerblading Scenes at Venice Beach
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If you loved “Weird Barbie,” played by Kate McKinnon in the Barbie film, you can recreate her whimsical look with this hot pink, paint-splattered babydoll dress. The hair is just as important as the dress, and this spiky, short blonde wig with colorful highlights (and a few Crayon-like facial stickers) helps finish the look.

Barbie movie. Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures
Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures

Slip into something beachy this Halloween with this pink and white gingham romper, a more functional version of Robbie’s “Stereotypical Barbie” dress. Complete with an oversized pink seashell necklace and a matching hat, this pale pink ensemble lets you easily transform into Beach Barbie. Style it with a pair of comfortable heels or Birkenstocks (just like flat-footed Barbie) to complete a look worthy of a sunny day in Barbieland.

MARGOT ROBBIE as Barbie in Warner Bros. Pictures Barbie

Jaap Buitendijk / Warner Bros.

Throwing a party at your own Mojo Dojo Casa House? You can recreate Ryan Gosling’s Ken costume with this set, complete with a fringy black vest, track pants, fingerless gloves, a black fanny pack, and a lightning-emblazoned bandanna to finish the look.

If you don't feel like this outfit has enough "Kenergy," swap the vest for this long white fur coat and a pair of oversized black sunglasses. Once you’re in costume, you’ll be ready to fight off the other Kens on the Barbieland beach, just as Gerwig intended.

Who said that good Halloween costumes had to be elaborate or uncomfortable to be good? This cotton jumpsuit is an on-theme and super easy option for the Barbie who just wants to feel comfortable while passing out candy or hitting the dance floor. It even comes with magenta sunglasses and a paisley bandana to pull together this look that practically jumped right off of the silver screen.

And if anyone dares to ask who you’re supposed to be dressed as you can simply turn around and flash the “Barbie”-emblazoned back — no explanation necessary. Match with your little ones to make the perfect family outfit that’s sure to be cozy, no matter what festivities your Halloween includes.

Five people from the Barbie movie dressed in pink jumpsuits.

Warner Bros. Pictures

While certainly less bejeweled, the "Skater Barbie" costume is anything but boring thanks to its psychedelic bodysuit and magenta bike shorts. This ‘80s-inspired look comes with bright yellow wristbands, a multi-colored visor, and a pair of large, yellow hoops. Rollerblades are optional, of course (but as Ken says, he “literally go[es] nowhere without them”).

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling rollerskate through Venice Beach while filming 'Barbie' in Los Angeles, California
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To dress up like your favorite discontinued doll, you’ll have to grab a pair of blue shorts and this rainbow-striped shirt, which bears a striking resemblance to the one Michael Cera wears in the film. You’ll be sure to stand out in a crowd full of Kens when you go as the one and only Allan this Halloween.

This skirt gives a whole new meaning to the "mermaid" silhouette and makes the perfect base for a recreation of Dua Lipa’s Mermaid Barbie ensemble. Pair it with a sparkly blue top and a long, bright blue wig before finishing it off with some aquamarine bling.

Dua Lipa as mermaid Barbie
Warner Bros. Pictures

One of the most memorable moments of the Barbie film is Ken wearing a tie-dyed “I am Kenough” hoodie, and this sweatshirt is just as good of a Halloween costume as it is a cozy fall sweater. It's a great option for a casual couple's costume or a festive piece to throw on while taking the kids trick-or-treating. And who can deny the warm and fuzzy feeling inside when you remind yourself that you, too, are Kenough? 

Because Barbie is such a classic figure in American culture, we'll never get tired of recreating archival Barbie outfits like Robbie did on the red carpet, which gave us lots of Halloween inspiration. This hot pink blazer and a pink pencil skirt is all you need to channel one of Robbie's premiere looks, which was inspired by Mattel’s 1985 “Day-to-Night” Barbie, according to the actress’s stylist, Andrew Mukamal.

Margot Robbie attends the Seoul Premiere of "Barbie" in two outfits.

Chung Sung-Jun / Getty, Han Myung-Gu / WireImage

How to Pick the Right Barbie Halloween Costume

Recreation vs. Original

It's been said that Barbie can be anything, which casts a wide net for Halloween costume options. But if that thought feels overwhelming, a good place to look for inspiration is the 2023 blockbuster: For instance, Robbie’s ‘60s gingham beach dress, which you can recreate with this nearly identical look from Amazon. But if you simply want to put together a Barbie-inspired look, you can combine pink pieces like this vivid blazer and a pair of Barbie-themed shoes to embody the Barbiecore trend.

Costume Pieces

Shopping for Halloween costumes can get pricey pretty quickly if you don’t already own pieces of your ‘fit, which is why it’s sometimes best to go for an all-inclusive costume. Spirit Halloween has several replicas of the movie’s costumes, which makes it easy to complete your look with just one purchase.

Price

Getting glammed up (or not) is entirely up to each individual as they search for the perfect Halloween costume, but it’s often an endeavor that can get expensive. Try buying a set, like the Naywig Cowgirl Costume, which comes with a top, pants, and decorative bandanna — taking out the guesswork of finding each individual piece (and racking up a charge while you're at it).

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Alyssa Brascia is a shopping writer at PEOPLE with expertise in beauty and fashion. She has previously written shopping content for Dotdash Meredith brands such as InStyle, Shape, Southern Living, and more. For this article, she researched the best costumes for partygoers looking for Barbie Halloween costumes (and fans of the 2023 Barbie film).

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